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These are miscellaneous news items that pass across my desk and relate to this sites topics of interest. A full list of titles can be found at the bottom of this page.

Soil Carbon Conference 2009 Summary PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carolyn Ditchfield   
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 01:26

By Bart Davidson of Bionutrient Solutions

In all, the two days was information rich and diverse, with a mix of pure science from the likes of CSIRO leaders discussing Carbon, its measurement and variability, sequestration and humus production and future trading, through to exceptionally successful farmers detailing how they have achieved stronger farm enterprises through carbon farming practices.

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How the News is Made PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carolyn Ditchfield   
Monday, 02 November 2009 04:15
A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks so please excuse my lack of input during this time period. As usual, we have been very busy during this time, but I felt that it was important to now update you on the events which have followed the publication in the Weekend Australian's 'Health' section of Sue Page's article, 'A Dose of Commonsense Won't Hurt: Vaccination'.
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GM Segregation Problems PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carolyn Ditchfield   
Monday, 09 November 2009 04:21

Press Release 9/11/09: Industry avoid the truth about GM segregation problems

As farmers are commencing delivery of their canola, the agricultural industry is avoiding answering genuine questions from non-GM farmers who claim need answering prior to delivery. According to the Network of Concerned Farmers (NCF), the grain industry is accepting GM contamination but refusing to outline the difficult conditions and consequences for non-GM farmers.

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Is it Organic? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carolyn Ditchfield   
Friday, 09 October 2009 03:45

Extract from Organic Advantage Ed. 126 (BFA e-newsletter) October 2009 

Finding a way to pinpoint whether an organic product is in fact organic can be a challenge. A concrete and credible testing method for organic could go a long way in raising consumers' trust and value in organic products; by identifying businesses making fraudulent organic claims, and product mixing.

Last Updated on Friday, 09 October 2009 03:49
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